Diplomacy
PM departs for Thailand on six-day official visit
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka today for Bangkok on a six-day official visit to Thailand at the invitation of her Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin to strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries
EU votes today to hold brands liable for manufacturers’ rights violations
The European Union is set to vote on a bill today that has the provision for holding brands responsible for violations of human rights or environmental laws by manufacturers.
Judicial freedom curtailed by political meddling, graft
Though Bangladesh’s constitution provided for an independent judiciary, corruption and political interference compromised its independence, said the US State Department in a report.
Trade at centre stage between Dhaka, Doha
Looking to diversify trade and investments in a changed geopolitical atmosphere, Qatar and Bangladesh yesterday signed 10 deals, including agreements on cooperation on ports, and overseas employment and welfare.
PM warmly welcomes Qatar’s emir at her office
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this morning warmly welcomed and received Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at her office
Human rights issues in Bangladesh: US to keep expressing concerns
The US will continue to express concerns on the fundamental human rights issues in Bangladesh including the freedom of the press and freedom of association and urge the government to uphold those, said a senior US State Department official
PM’s Thailand Visit: Connectivity, FTA, Rohingya issue to figure prominently
Talks on free trade agreement, regional connectivity, and the Rohingya crisis, a problem shared by Thailand and Bangladesh, will prominently feature during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Thailand visit.
Dhaka rolls out the red carpet for Qatar Emir
A red carpet was rolled out for the grand welcome of Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani as he arrived at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport yesterday afternoon.
Freedoms slide, prosperity better than neighbours
Although Bangladesh has ranked in 2023 as one of the more prosperous nations among neighbouring countries, its freedoms have seen a gradual decline over the past 22 years, according to a US think tank report.
Greece regularises 10,000 Bangladeshis
Greece has regularised some 10,000 Bangladeshis and is likely to do more.
De-escalate Israel-Iran tension
Bangladesh does not want war in the Middle East, said Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud on Sunday.
Iran-Israel tensions: Dhaka wants peace in Middle East
Saying that Bangladesh does not want war in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud urged the international community to help de-escalate tensions between Iran and Israel
BNP more dangerous than Somali pirates: Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Hasan Mahmud said BNP party members are more dangerous than Somali pirates
BJP invites AL to witness Lok Sabha polls
Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League is among the political parties of at least 25 countries, which have been invited by Bharatiya Janata Party to get a first-hand experience of India’s coming Lok Sabha polls
Conditions right for bilateral ties upgrade: Brazil FM
Bangladesh and Brazil's leaders similar world views and action plans set the conditions right for strengthening the bilateral ties between the countries, said Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira
Brazil to help Bangladesh join BRICS
Visiting Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira yesterday said his country would consider Bangladesh’s keen interest to become a BRICS member “very strongly and positively”.
Bangladesh wants to import sacrificial animals from Brazil: state minister
State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu today said he requested Brazil to supply sacrificial animals to Bangladesh before Eid-ul-Azha
PM likely to visit Brazil in July: foreign minister
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud today said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to visit Brazil July as the visiting Brazilian foreign minister brought an invitation from the Brazilian president
